Kahla
Look at affordable schools with great programs in the field that you want to study. Research job placement and successes before you apply.
Ryan
Look at all of the options and weight them out before you decide. This will change your life.
Tristan
Do what you want, don't let anyone else influence what it is you want to do. Look at everything, don't pass it up because you think you don't like it.
Kyle
Advice for parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of the experience, well for you highschool seniors, know that the right college is out there for you, take your time, read the information on all the classes and major discriptions. Also you should think about location, sometimes being to far from home is a bad thing. i like to think that anyplace about 4 hrs away is just right. For you parents and some of you students, i know its tough but price isnt always a problem.. This is your or your son/daughters education, yes the numbers are shocking but a good education is extreamly important. And after you finaly pick the school of choice, jump right in, join clubs, teams, get out there make friends. But of course dont overwelm yourself, being a freshmen is a new and exciting experiance, your grades are most important and should always come first. Just keep busy, have fun and stay out of trouble. And parents its ok to let go, chances are your kids will be home on the weekends to wash their clothes and steal all your food. =) Enjoy
Michael
Just because a college is your first choice and just becuase a college is nationally known does not mean that it is best for you. Find the college that will best suit you for your individual needs. many people jump way too fast onto their first choice in a college. Dont jump on the first school that comes around, be open minded about what the school has to offer and what will best suit you in your individual choice of study. Take your time in choosing the right college this is where you begin the start of your career.
Chris
go see all of the colleges that your looking at. go into each building that you think that you will be in. also talk to teachers and other students that will be in your major.
Ian
Make sure to look at a couple of schools that have the major you want so you can compare the schools to see which one is best for you.
Ashlyn
Advice I would give to parents/students about finding the right college for them is what feels comfortable environmentally and how you interact with teachers that you come across on their visit. Also observe the community that the college is located in and what kind of events that they have to offer., even at their prospective college. To make the most of your college experience is to just have fun and enjoy it. Don't stay in your room and do homework because then it wont be fun. Also make new friends and get involved with clubs and other activities. The more you get involved, the better of your college experience you will enjoy.